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Sunday, June 22, 2014

I had one of *those* days yesterday...sunny, blue sky, reasonably warm temperatures...a perfect day to spend outdoors. But not for me; call me a wimp (yes, I wear that title well), but the wind was gusting and the fluffy air-borne things were everywhere! I don't have seasonal allergies - as far as I know - however, of late, the dry air, the wind and the fluffers are a combination that set me to sniffles. Best prescription: I opened the patio doors for some fresh air, and crafted away. I'm really not that outdoorsy, given a choice *grin* Of course, the lure of the sun and wind appealed to my husband's enthusiasm for heading out for a long - and I mean long - 182 km (113.2 mile) bike ride - which I had no hope in heck of tagging along with anyway. Win-win all around, although in the realm of exercise, well - epic fail for me!

The results though - a few cards, a few dabbles at stenciling and water-colouring (yeesh, practice needed), house-cleaning, laundry, a chat with the little ones (highlight!!)...a Saturday spent well.

This post, I have two type writer themed cards to share, because I finally got the matching die that accompanies my typewriter stamp. Yayyy! The first is heading to Seize the Sketch #22, with the sweet layout by Lori T:

Despite my efforts, my water-colouring and stenciling did not achieve the results I was hoping (epic disasters round 2...), so I opted for the 'default mode' that works best for me: die cuts and stamping!

Some rainbow coloured paper, another typewrite, and I even found a 'celebrate' stamp in my stash..

It's another sunny-ish, warm-ish day, and my husband is working on *my* bike...I think that's a hint...

Sounds like a fabulous weekend, Carol ... and not going on that epic bike ride meant you could make these brilliant typewriter cards to share with us! They're both fantastic ... love the matching DP on the first ... and I adore the rainbow background on the second ... so fun!! Let's hear it for stencil novices ... I have just the one (used yesterday!) in my hot little hands ... and lots more in my wish book! Oh, and the need to do a lot of practising! Hugs, Anita :)

There must be a typo here!!! 182 kms??!!!! For real?!!!!! I am in awe!!! My hubby can barely ride for 182 cms!! Hahaha!! As for cracking the window open and crafting inside all day?!! Now that's my kind of outdoorsy!! I am oogling all aver these sweet babies! The typewriter is an awesome image - can be classy, fun and funky all at the same time! Just like your cards! Love 'em both! And I bet your water colouring and stencilling was gorgeous too - a far cry from fail for sure!!!

I am so behind on commenting, I am so sorry. Seriously 182 km? Not even in the realm of possibility. Crafting is a better exercise-lol Love both of your cards, the typewriter s very cool and works so well with the stitched die.Thank you so much for sharing with this week at CASology!

First of all, congrats on the Seize the Sketch shout out! The awesome typewriter DP and your cool design layout obviously thrilled the judges just as much as it did me! I love the rainbow colors on the DP of your second card and the sweet 'celebrate' message below the typewriter!

Awesome photos! This window has the perfect light that seems to keep the colors true!

Wow...two more amazing cards and I have so say I love where you have been photographing your cards at, it is like a little peek into your world. Your hubby sounds like quite the athlete and I am like you an indoor person. So how fun that your hubby and you both got to do what you love. Your cards are fabulous and I love those typewriters and that patterned paper, so stinkin' sweet.

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